Investors' recent money moves show a preference for quality over momentum within the S&P 500

Investors have been steadily pouring money into the Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF this year.

Market Watch • an hour ago

History Says This 1 ETF Can Set You Up for Life With Practically Zero Effort on Your Part

The S&P 500 and the U.S. economy have consistently grown together over time. The S&P 500 has averaged nearly an 11% annual total return since the start of 1990.

The Motley Fool • Oct 21, 2026

Prediction: 2026 Will Be the S&P 500's 4th Straight Double-Digit Year

The S&P 500's price gains for 2023, 2024, and 2025 all topped 15%. Since 1950, the index has climbed from Oct. 20 to year-end in 59 of 76 years.

The Motley Fool • 20 hours ago

10 S&P 500 Stocks Seeing The Biggest Estimate Hikes Ahead Of Earnings

The S&P 500 stocks getting the heftiest EPS upgrades have something in common.

Investors Business Daily • Oct 21, 2026

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

U.S. stock futures are trending higher early Wednesday as Wall Street prepares for two Magnificent 7 companies to report earnings today, after the closing bell.

Benzinga • Oct 21, 2026

ETFs to Buy and Hold for a Long-Term Investment Strategy

Markets remain volatile amid inflation worries, geopolitical tensions and AI concerns. Explore ETFs to buy and hold for long-term growth and diversification.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 21, 2026

Breadth & Volume Challenge SPX Short-Term, RUT Tests Historic Support

Rachel Dashiell (@CharlesSchwab) notes a break in market breadth trends in the S&P 500 (SPX), though the amount of stocks trading above their 200-day SMA is improving. However, volatile downtrends amid lower volume across the index can push the S&P toward its 100-day and even its 200-day SMA.

Investors look to earnings to reset the bull market. The key level to watch on the S&P 500

The key level traders are watching on the S&P 500 that could mean an even bigger decline is ahead. Warren Buffett's answer for how one should become inflation-resistant.

CNBC • Oct 20, 2026

Should You Wait Until After the Midterm Elections to Buy the S&P 500?

The S&P 500 was up a year after each of the 19 midterm elections since 1950. In 14 of the 19 cycles, the index gained during the two weeks ahead of the vote.

The Motley Fool • Oct 20, 2026

IVV vs. SPY: Which S&P 500 ETF Is the Better Buy for Long-Term Investors?

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio than State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF. Both funds track the S&P 500 index, resulting in nearly identical volatility and long-term performance.

The Motley Fool • Oct 20, 2026